The Art of Self-Defense
- Comedy
- Thriller
- Drama
- Mystery
Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.
Cast
Jesse Eisenberg
Casey
Alessandro Nivola
Sensei
Imogen Poots
Anna
Steve Terada
Thomas
David Zellner
Henry
Phillip Andre Botello
Kennith
Jason Burkey
Alex
- Mike Brooks
Mike Brooks
Steve
C.J. Rush
Other Steve
Davey Johnson
Gun Store Owner
Hauke Bahr
Grant
- Katherine Martin
Katherine Martin
Bakery Woman
- Cameron Murphy
Cameron Murphy
New White Belt
Nicholas Hulstine
Pickup Truck Driver
- Lena Friedrich
Lena Friedrich
French Girl
Louis Robert Thompson
Veterinarian
Dallas Edwards
Manuel
Katherine Smith-Rodden
Store Cashier
- Frederic Spitz
Frederic Spitz
French Guy
Alex Haydon
Man Wearing Pants
- Mark Sawyer-Dailey
Mark Sawyer-Dailey
Man Reading Newspaper
Leland Orser
Detective McCallister
Josh Fadem
Serial Killer
- Scott Goodman
Scott Goodman
Drunk Man
Justin Eaton
Lone Man
Caroline Amiguet
French Audio Instructor (voice) (uncredited)
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